Description
Biatain® Alginate Ag is an advanced wound care solution designed for healthcare professionals managing moderately to heavily exuding infected wounds. This highly absorbent silver alginate dressing is versatile, accommodating wounds of various sizes, shapes, and depths, including partial to full-thickness wounds.
Key Features
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Advanced Absorption: Upon contact with wound exudate, the dressing transforms into a soft, cohesive gel. This gel closely conforms to the wound bed, enhancing infection control and ensuring optimal healing conditions.
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Antimicrobial Properties: The dressing contains a patented ionic silver complex with a broad antimicrobial profile, providing continuous antibacterial effects for up to seven days.
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Haemostatic Benefits: It has a documented ability to help arrest minor bleeding through calcium ion release, making it a multifunctional tool in wound management.
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Integrity and Comfort: High dressing integrity allows for one-piece removal, minimizing pain and trauma during dressing changes.
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Leakage Prevention: The design effectively locks exudate within the gel, reducing the risk of leakage and maceration.
Customization and Fit
Biatain® Alginate Ag can be easily cut to fit various wound dimensions and shapes, ensuring a customizable fit for each patient. This adaptability makes it suitable for a wide range of wound types, including:
- Leg ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Donor sites
- Traumatic wounds
- Second-degree burns
- Post-operative wounds
- Cavity wounds
Usage Instructions
The dressing is suitable for use under compression bandages and is ideal for infected wounds or those at risk of infection. It is not recommended for dry or lightly exuding wounds, controlling heavy bleeding, or for individuals sensitive to silver therapy.
Dressing Management
The frequency of dressing changes depends on the wound condition and exudate level, with initial changes possibly required every 24 hours. The dressing can remain in place for up to seven days, depending on exudate levels.
Available Sizes
Biatain® Alginate Ag is available in various sizes:
- 3cm x 44cm (Ribbon - Filler)
- 5cm x 5cm
- 10cm x 10cm
- 15cm x 15cm
- 20cm x 30cm
These are offered as individual pieces or in boxes of 5, 10, or 30 units, providing flexible packaging options to meet different clinical needs.
